Lt. Col. William Edwin Dyess and The Greatest Story of The War In The Pacific

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“Col. Dyess is the sort of man we must recognize as the ultimate guarantor of our freedoms. His bravery and cunning were the “stuff” of legends, yet he lived that courageous life in the face of terrible odds.”– U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis, fmr. General, USMC (Ret.), 11th Commander, U.S. Central Command

“The New York Times…called Dyess the ‘One man scourge of the Japanese’ because of his staggering heroism. …Whether shooting down enemy planes, leading America’s first amphibious landing of WWII or conducting audacious air raids, Dyess was unstoppable.”– Governor Greg Abbott, Texas

“…Enlightening and convincing. The heroic saga of Lt. Col. William Edwin Dyess in the Philippines and Pacific Theater during World War II merits the highest recognition for gallantry in the face of overwhelming odds.”– President Fidel V. Ramos, 12th President of the Republic of the Philippines; General and Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines; Secretary of National Defense; United States Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950

“A fascinating account of the darkest period of war in the Pacific Theater. War is hell! It produces both heroic and hellish performance. …Captain Ed Dyess, USAAF, stands out as a respected national leader and genuine hero. Through courage and selfless determination, Captain Dyess was able to endure the Bataan Death March and persevere through indescribable conditions to lead, with the support of exceptionally brave Filipinos, a small group of American POWs to safety. It was Dyess and his comrades who brought the first eyewitness accounts of atrocities in the POW camps, first to General MacArthur in Australia, and later to the American people at large. It’s a story beyond belief!”– Admiral Ronald J. Hays, USN (Retired), Former Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Command (USCINCPAC) and Chairman Emeritus, Pacific Aviation Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii

“…During that part of the war, I dare say many acts of heroism were never recorded, or brought to light…your fine record of (Dyess’s) of his heroic deeds, his personality, measure of the man leave no doubt that he is deserving of the honors you are proposing and I add my name to the list of his supporters – Good luck.”– Lt. Col. Dick E. Cole, USAF (Ret.), last surviving Doolittle Raider, Co-Pilot of Crew No. 1, B-25 No. 40-2344

“(“4-4-43”) filled gaps in history regarding the Pacific Theater during WWII that everyone should be made aware of. It is no surprise that Col. Dyess was a part of the greatest generation to have lived. His heroic actions and constant intrepidity while answering the call of duty to his country makes him a fighting fit for the Medal of Honor. …I have told the story to each of my Marines under my command and they have begun to research his story as well.”– Captain Brian Jordan, USMC, only the 2nd recipient of the British Distinguished Service Cross since World War II

“(A)… revealing, often wrenching documentary…”– World War II Magazine

“One amazing film…”– Marlene Hall, DCMetroTheaterArts.com

“4-4-43: Lt. Col. William Edwin Dyess and The Greatest Story of the War in the Pacific… is another never-before-told gem. …Seventy years later Dyess still hasn’t received his deserving Medal of Honor…Let’s hope that day comes soon—along with a major motion picture, worthy of Dyess.”– Mary Claire Kendall, Breitbart.com

“This story of airman Ed Dyess’ escape from a Japanese labor camp in the Philippines is as epic as “Unbroken.”– Duff McKagan, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; bassist, Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver and Jane’s Addiction

“On every level, this is a story that every American should know.”
– John Foreman, Champaign (IL) News-Gazette